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Old 01-20-2005, 06:40 PM
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this might be a dumb question, but id like to save some money by not buying vtec setup,
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yes, but you will have NO vtec
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Default Re: can i run a vtec motor on a non vtec computer and wiring? (DOHC_VTEC69)

your q conflicts with what your asking.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DOHC_VTEC69 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Re: can i run a vtec motor on a non vtec computer and wiring?</TD></TR></TABLE>

yes you can, just no vtec, as said by hatch.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DOHC_VTEC69 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">this might be a dumb question, but id like to save some money by not buying vtec setup,</TD></TR></TABLE>

if you by a vtec motor, you'll have vtec. but your going to need to correct ecu.

what is the point of the title and your statement?
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Default Re: can i run a vtec motor on a non vtec computer and wiring? (DOHC_VTEC69)

yes but novtec so just get yourself the ecu that came with the motor
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Default Re: can i run a vtec motor on a non vtec computer and wiring? (DOHC_VTEC69)

No vtec and not using correct ecu means you wont have any power at all!!
get the correct ecu and start enjoying the power of honda vtec
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Default Re: can i run a vtec motor on a non vtec computer and wiring? (HATCHingMN)

Yes he can, for example if he is doing a mini me he can keep his stock ecu, and use a rpm activated switch. Like I did for 2 years on my mini me before I got the B16. But you can't use a stock D-series ecu on a B16 and expect to turn vtec on with a rpm activated switch.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HATCHingMN &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yes, but you will have NO vtec </TD></TR></TABLE>

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Default Re: can i run a vtec motor on a non vtec computer and wiring? (hondadriver)

its not a b16 its sohc d16 and i got it for free to replace the blown sohc d16 non vtec, and i want to swap motors and not have to go get vtec ecu and wiring harness's etc...BECAUSE IM BROKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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Default Re: can i run a vtec motor on a non vtec computer and wiring? (DOHC_VTEC69)

well...if you need an ECU for a vtec D16y8 hit me up.... i have one laying in my room. Ill let it go for 65$.....shipped to your front door.
The car will run...but it will run like ****....just buy the right ecu.
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